Project Manager

First Achieve Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong risk management skills, and is a confident communicator. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' project management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of project and risk management principles.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, monitoring progress, budgets, and risks.
• Provide regular status updates and support formal reviews.
• Lead post-project reviews and share lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Decision-making

Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

PRINCE2

APM PMQ

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Engineering & Manufacturing

First Achieve Engineering are proudly supporting a leading UK-based manufacturer in their search for an experienced Project Manager. With a strong heritage and global reach, this organisation supplies high-integrity equipment across industries including Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear, and Water. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a world-class manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of engineering projects - ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with customer expectations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive operational excellence while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, monitoring progress, budgets, and risks while coordinating internal teams, supply chains, and subcontractors.
• Track project performance against plans, taking corrective action where necessary to meet delivery and margin expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks while capitalising on opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Provide regular status updates and support formal reviews in line with milestone schedules.
• Lead post-project reviews and share lessons learned to improve future performance.
• Contribute to the development of standardised project management tools and processes.
• Support bid activities by evaluating compliance, risks, and delivery requirements, establishing frameworks for execution.
• Ensure all projects meet client specifications and industry standards.

About You

• Degree, Higher National Qualification, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' project management experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• UK Passport holder (dual nationality permitted, primary nationality must be British).
• Strong knowledge of project and risk management principles.
• Commercially aware with sound decision-making skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proactive, motivated, and collaborative.
• Ideally PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent certification.
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options & hybrid working (role dependent)
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Health cash plan (optical, dental, etc.), Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee discounts across high street & online retailers